POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

County of Los Angeles; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Pool Lifeguard (Recurrent) to monitor pool safety, enforce regulations, and perform rescues as needed. The role includes teaching swim classes and assisting with aquatic events.

Candidates must complete the 64-hour Lifeguard Training Program with required certifications, and meet vision/hearing requirements. Pre-employment medical examination and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 or less with proper technique.
• Completion of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program (64 hours) with required certifications.
• Proficiency in first aid and CPR/AED for the professional lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous surveillance of pool area and enforce rules.
• Administer first aid and perform water rescues as needed.
• Teach beginner and advanced swim classes and assist with aquatic events.
• Perform pool maintenance and ensure safety equipment is in good order.

Skills

Swim 300 yards

First Aid

CPR/AED

Education

Lifeguard Training Program (64 hours)

First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED

Lifeguard Training for Professional Rescuer

Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration

Bloodborne Pathogens (American Red Cross)

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

This announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period. The application filing period will begin on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may close without prior notice.

Position/Program InformationDEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONThis announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period. The application filing period will begin on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may close without prior notice.POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)EXAM NUMBER: D2964HTYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)JOB TYPE: Recurrent Only [Hourly / As-Needed]$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLYDEFINITION: Observes an assigned section of a swimming pool to preserve order, prevent accidents, and effect rescues. Essential Job Functions

• Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations and performs water rescue of pool patrons as needed.
• Administers first aid to victims of near-drownings, heart seizure, heat exhaustion, broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Elicits compliance with and enforces pool ordinances and rules; refers persistent violators to the senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Teaches beginner and advanced swim classes using standard departmental lesson plans and demonstrations; may coach individual or team aquatic sports and assist with aquatic special events.
• Performs pool maintenance tasks such as backwashing the water filter, testing the water chlorine and pH levels and adding chlorine and muriatic acid to bring the level up to standards; fills pool with water to established level; cleans the deck, vacuums the pool and ensures that first aid equipment complies with health and safety standards.
• Maintains, repairs and takes inventory of first aid and lifesaving equipment.
• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.
• Prepares and submits written reports of pool-related incidents to immediate supervisor, as needed.

Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: ABILITY: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less. CERTIFICATIONS*: Certification resulting from the successful completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program that is a minimum of 64 hours and consisting of:

• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard
• Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration
• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens
• Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer

VISION: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction. Hearing: There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than: 30 dB at 500 Hz 30 dB at 1000 Hz 40 dB at 2000 Hz 40 dB at 3000Hz There may be no greater than 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions. Special Requirement Information

• Applicants will be required to provide all 5 certifications at time of application or within seven (7) days of submitting application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess all of the required certifications, weighted 100%. Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Special Information PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment. Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Applicants MUST provide relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. We may reject your application at any time during the exam and selection process.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Fill out your application and Supplemental Questionnaire completely.

Department Contact: Ramon Cruz

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Veteran’s Credit Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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01 Have you completed the Parks and Recreation 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program?

• Yes
• No

02 FOR YOUR INFORMATION: You are required to upload all 5 required certifications issued by Parks and Recreation with your job application. If not, please email certifications to [e-mail] within 7 days of submitting your application. You will not be appointed to Pool Lifeguard until all certifications are received.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question